by Amanda Cranston | Oct 9, 2014 | Camping, Cape York, Cape York
Imagine a beach with soft, squeaky white sand, towering paperbark trees, amazing views out to Coloured Sand cliffs and plenty of room to camp under shady trees. This is Elim Beach and quite possibly my favourite camping spot in Australia. Elim Beach is in a fairly...
by Elaine Seager | Oct 9, 2014 | Whitsundays
If you are driving through Queensland on a road trip along the east coast of Australia, Airlie Beach is a very popular ‘must-stop’ destination. As the gateway to the beautiful Whitsunday Islands there is a huge choice of things to do in Airlie Beach,...
by Amanda Cranston | Oct 5, 2014 | Cairns, Cooktown
Named after Captain Cook, the small coastal township of Cooktown Australia, is popular both as a fishing paradise and also as a destination for history buffs wanting to learn more about Captain Cook beaching his ship here. Cooktown is a beautiful area to visit and...
by Elaine Seager | Oct 1, 2014 | Whitsundays
Close to Airlie Beach but almost completely devoid of tourists, Cape Gloucester is the kind of place that you want to shout about but also keep secret. There’s no doubt that it will catch the eye of developers soon, so make sure you visit this amazing beach now while...
by Elaine Seager | Sep 28, 2014 | Whitsundays
Unlike the Great Green Way, the road between Townsville and Mackay has few places of interest to stop along the way. Bowen is a natural halfway point and touted as being the northernmost town of the Whitsunday region, but is it really worth stopping there to explore?...
by Amanda Cranston | Sep 24, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands
One of the biggest drawcards of the Cairns Tablelands in Far North Queensland is the abundance of beautiful waterfalls. In fact there are so many that there is even an official ‘Waterfalls Circuit’. The best time of year to see the waterfalls near Cairns in the...
by Amanda Cranston | Sep 18, 2014 | Environment & Nature, Features
As you’re driving around exploring North Queensland, it’s possible that you could come across sick or injured wildlife on your travels. The best thing you can do in this situation is call a local Wildlife Rescue hotline. FNQ Wildlife Rescue is a group of...
by Amanda Cranston | Sep 15, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands
During the hot and humid summer months in North Queensland, the local residents usually retreat to the backyard pool or the chilly waters of natural swimming holes and creeks. Being able to sit in a cool refreshing rock pool surrounded by beautiful rainforest is one...
by Amanda Cranston | Sep 11, 2014 | Cairns
Wondering where to take the kids in Cairns that won’t cost a fortune? As one of Australia’s most family friendly cities and a tourist mecca, there are many fantastic things for families to do in this tropical NQ city. Cairns is often voted one of Australia’s most...
by Amanda Cranston | Sep 8, 2014 | Cairns
Port Douglas and Cairns golf courses are some of the most beautiful in Australia so if a golfing holiday is your idea of a perfect getaway, you won’t be disappointed with a trip to the Far North. There are actually quite a few golf courses in FNQ so in order to...
